You may find that you are overly dramatic when responding to others today. You could also feel that your needs are being neglected, and these feelings could cause you to overreact in an effort to gain attention. You might want to step back from others and engage in some quiet reflection time by yourself today. This could lift your mood and help you feel more balanced. Taking time to nurture yourself and build your self-esteem can help you to feel more loved and appreciated. While you can still expect respect from others, they will more likely give it if you already respect yourself. Your need for attention is a need that only you can give to yourself.

When we work on our personal development and cultivate self-respect, our relationships can only benefit. Rather than harboring unrealistic expectations of what others should provide for us, we can turn within and foster our own sense of self-esteem and wholeness. When we respect ourselves, it shows through in every interaction we have with others. They, in turn, treat us with the same level of respect that we give ourselves, and our relationships become stronger, more mature, and more meaningful. We also learn to meet our needs because we honor ourselves. Choosing to go inward and honor your needs today will calm your emotions, ease your frustration, and reflect positively on your relationships.

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